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College of Natural Sciences

Spring 2022

A traffic light featuring microscope slides of bacteria in front of a double helix pattern background

The promise of mRNA

A look into the future applications of mRNA therapies

Spring 2022

University chapel and students

Glimpse

Behind the flash

UMass photographer John Solem shares his most memorable shoots

Spring 2022

Detail from black and white photo portrait shows the eyes and part of the face of Jules Chametzky.

In Memoriam

Remembering a generous co-worker, a trailblazing pathologist, and more

Spring 2022

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Connections

Class Notes and more

Fall 2021

Black and white headshots of interviewees are shown surrounded by small images of objects from their individual stories.

The one constant

Change. How do we make it happen—or cope with it when it happens to us?

Fall 2021

Illustration of hand, palm side up as for palmistry, with various sites magnified and showing brightly colored faux microbes and bacteria

Hand sweet home

Working to understand—and protect—the hand microbiome

Fall 2021

Glassblower Sally Prasch applies a torch to a glass pipe for a work in progress

Seen

Glassblowing laboratory on campus offers equipment for scientific—and artistic innovations

Fall 2021

Graphic of four hikers climbing a mountain.

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Inclusivity in the Outdoors

How two UMass graduate students are connecting the Latinx community to outdoor spaces

Summer 2021

Couple under a tree.

A Love With Deep Roots

A story of love and philanthropy

Summer 2021

Artistic rendering of solar system.

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Far Out

UMass astronomers are reaching for the stars—and beyond

Summer 2021

Three students holding two large checks.

Forward—Innovating Toward a Better Future

Exploring UMass innovation points of pride

Extra Credit

Orange tabby cat asleep in a white fleece bed

Power up your naps

The A to Zzz of healthy napping